Greek Protesters Descend on Athens Police Hq

Some are trying to keep up the riots, changing its direction day by day to their scope. Initially it was "until the funeral", "for alexis", then it became "against all police", now they are trying to connect it "until they fall". People are getting used to the issue and now give less attention.

One should keep in mind two factors:

One, that all foresee elections during the next six months!

Two: that this time there's a newbie around, the greek young activism, trying to tune its voice. During the autumn opening of the schools the tried to stop the functioning of the schools on some funny exusses. Now they found another excuse for action.

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Is this protests or is it becoming a revolution?

I am copy-editor and freelance photojournalist for English speaking Athens-Insider magazine, living permanently in Athens. The violent riots seem to be gradually fading out. Some small skirmishes of no significance between students and police did take place today in front of the General Police headquarters, where the students staged a sit in protest. A series of more peaceful student protests are scheduled to take place within the week. Last night's December 14, street fights were limited to the Exarchia area, central Athens, which is a bohemian area, known for its left wing and anarchist frequents. The general feeling is that violence will deflate, but the government is still under a great amount of pressure as the findings of a parliamentary hearing, set up to probe into the land swapping Vatopedi Monastery scandal, was released today. Eventhough it was supposed to be a interpartisan committee, the parties opted to issue separate conclusions on the politicians allegedly involved in the scandal. 

Regards,

No, it's not a revolution

It's more the outbreak of a multifold of demands. Education, work opportunities, to stop the State and politics corruption, Justice for all 

Actually it's about a better future, that's why teens are in the front line of this riot.

If you'de like to see it in a romantic way, it's a rebellion of the minor against the betrayal made by the grown-ups.

Two weeks now of intense Protest.

Excellent post.

I appreciate your linking to other member's related posts.

Good job.

Now, if only more people learned to post like you...le sigh....

corner of zaimi and stournari street - aftermath of the first night of riots. in the next few days the riots generated even more chaos and destruction.

thicktheo has contributed a photo to this story.

Sad to hear

My sister and I, Australian tourists, arrived in Athens during the riots of Dec 09 travelling from the Greek island of Lesvos where damage to a bank near my guesthouse made me think there had been a bank robbery. Later that evening I asked why eggs had also been smashed at the scene and was told [grudgingly] about the reasons for the riots but I wasnt told of the extent.
My sister and I then flew from Lesvos to Athens to be told at the airport that the centre of the city was closed and no buses were operating but the metro [train] was still working.
We fortunately knew that our hotel was near 2 of the city stations and chose the quieter [less central] station and walked through the strangely quiet glass strewn streets, arriving safely at about 7pm.
The above photo was taken on Ermou street the next day in front of a clothing shop about 2 blocks from our hotel.

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